Realtor.com reports show how the collapse of entry-level rentals is stalling household formation and reshaping the buyers agents are working with today.
The Knowledge Brokers Podcast weighs in on whether homeownership should be required to get a real estate license, after a fake Trump post sparked the debate.
Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.
The 2025 NextGen Homebuyer Report shows that while 59% of younger buyers believe homeownership is attainable, only 19% think it’s a good time to buy, with 74% of Gen Z using YouTube and 43% using AI tools like ChatGPT for guidance.
Zillow’s latest report shows that median-income households need a $17,670 raise to afford a typical U.S. home priced at $367,969, even with a 20% down payment.
Realtor.com’s latest report reveals how many days of work are needed to afford a monthly mortgage payment in each state, with Hawaii topping the list at 17 days. States like Ohio and Illinois require only 6-7 days, highlighting significant regional differences in home affordability across the U.S.
Realtor.com’s latest report reveals a 3.8 million home shortage across the U.S., fueling its Let America Build campaign to cut red tape and boost housing supply.
Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed the housing market, stating that mortgage rates remain high due to long-term bond yields—not Fed policy. Read his full remarks on affordability, supply, and future rate cuts.
ATTOM’s 2025 Rental Affordability Report reveals that in nearly 60% of U.S. counties, homeownership is now more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property—but down payments remain the biggest hurdle. BAM breaks down the key takeaways for agents.
Saving isn’t enough—Gen Z’s homeownership struggles go deeper. Realtor.com reports reveal three major mistakes, from poor timing to slow decision-making, that are costing them homes. Fix these fast.
A Real Estate Witch report reveals 8 in 10 homeowners underestimate the true cost of homeownership, including costs not included in their mortgage payment. Agents who prepare buyers for the full financial picture stand out—here’s why.
From a recent Realtor.com® survey, 75% of Americans view homeownership as part of the American dream, with 59% believing it’s achievable. Millennials (69%) and Gen Z (70%) still hold homeownership as a life goal despite affordability challenges.
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